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Read public comments in response to Notice 2009-60!

Past Events:

September 30, 2009 Public Forum: Unenrolled Preparer Panel and Software Industry Panel. Transcripts and written testimony now available!

September 2, 2009 Public Forum: Government Panel.

July 30, 2009 Public Forum: Consumer Panel and Tax Preparer Panel.

Press Releases:

IR-2009-90 (9/11/09) IRS Seeks Comments from Software Industry and Unenrolled Preparers at Upcoming Public Forum to Improve Tax Preparer Standards
IRS announced the third and final public forum will be held on Wednesday, September 30, in Chicago and will feature two panels of representatives from the software and unenrolled preparer industries, moderated by IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman.

IR-2009-74 (8/17/09) IRS Seeks Comments from Government Agencies at Upcoming Public; Forum on Proposals to Advance Tax Preparer Performance Standards
IRS announced the second in a series of public forums will be held on Wednesday, September 2, in Washington, D.C., and feature a panel of federal and state officials, moderated by IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman.

IR-2009-68 (7/24/09) IRS Seeks Public Comment for Proposals to Boost Tax Preparer Performance Standards
The IRS is inviting the public to contribute ideas as part of an effort to ensure high performance standards for all tax preparers.

IR-2009-66 (7/14/09): Tax Preparer Review; Public Forums to Gather Input this Summer
The IRS announced public forums for individuals and constituent groups to comment on development of tax preparer performance standards.

IR-2009-57 (6/4/09): IRS Launches Tax Return Preparer Review; Recommendations to Improve Compliance Expected by Year End
IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman announced he will propose a comprehensive set of recommendations to help the IRS better leverage the tax return preparer community with the twin goals of increasing taxpayer compliance and ensuring high ethical standards of tax preparers.

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